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Plumbers in Terenure, Rathfarnham & South West Dublin
Plumbing for homes and businesses in Tallaght, Citywest, Firhouse, Knocklyon, Ballyboden, Templeogue, Walkinstown, Kimmage, Rathfarnham and Terenure. Tell us what you are seeing and we will get the right plumber to you.
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[Plumbing] in South West Dublin
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Homes in South West Dublin and what that means for plumbing
1930s–1950s semi-detached homes in Terenure, Kimmage, Walkinstown and parts of Rathfarnham, big 1970s–1980s estates in Tallaght, Firhouse and Knocklyon, and newer apartments around Citywest.
1930s–1960s houses commonly have pipework that has been patched over decades, older cold-water tanks in the attic and copper that is thinning at joints. 1970s–1990s homes usually have copper pipework with an attic tank and a hot press cylinder; ball valves, cylinder coils and compression joints are the usual failure points. Newer homes and apartments often have plastic push-fit pipework and pressurised systems, where a leak inside a boxed-in duct can affect neighbours below.
What to check before you hire a plumber
- For any gas boiler or gas appliance work, ask for the installer's RGII registration number and check it on rgii.ie
- Ask whether the call-out fee includes the first hour of labour
- Get the price of parts confirmed before a replacement goes ahead
- For leaks, ask how the plumber will locate the source before opening walls or floors
- Keep photos and the invoice if you may need to make a home insurance claim
Common plumbing jobs in South West Dublin
- Emergency Plumber – typical cost €90–€180 call-out incl. first hour; out-of-hours €150–€300
- 24 Hour Plumber – typical cost €150–€300 out-of-hours call-out
- Leak Detection – typical cost €250–€600 for a leak detection survey
- Burst Pipe Repair – typical cost €150–€450 depending on access
- Boiler Repair – typical cost €120–€450 depending on part
- Boiler Replacement – typical cost €2,800–€4,500 installed
- Blocked Drain – typical cost €120–€300
- Toilet Repair – typical cost €90–€250
- Low Water Pressure – typical cost €100–€350 to diagnose and fix; pump €600–€1,200 fitted
- No Heating Plumber – typical cost €100–€350
Larger projects: Bathroom Refit, Full House Replumb, Pressurised Hot Water System Installation.
Area by area: plumbing in South West Dublin
- Tallaght (Dublin 24, South Dublin County Council): Tallaght is Dublin's largest suburb, dominated by 1970s and 1980s estate housing, with newer apartments near the town centre.
- Citywest (Dublin 24, South Dublin County Council): Citywest is mainly 2000s apartments, duplexes and townhouses, alongside business parks.
- Firhouse (Dublin 24, South Dublin County Council): Firhouse is mostly 1970s and 1980s semi-detached family homes in established estates.
- Knocklyon (Dublin 16, South Dublin County Council): Knocklyon has 1970s–1990s semi-detached and detached family homes, many already extended.
- Ballyboden (Dublin 16, South Dublin County Council): Ballyboden is mainly 1970s semi-detached homes in mature estates near the foothills of the Dublin Mountains.
- Templeogue (Dublin 6W, South Dublin County Council): Templeogue is mostly 1950s–1970s semi-detached and detached homes, with mature gardens.
- Walkinstown (Dublin 12, South Dublin / Dublin City): Walkinstown is largely 1940s and 1950s semi-detached and terraced housing.
- Kimmage (Dublin 12 / 6W, Dublin City Council): Kimmage has 1930s–1950s terraced and semi-detached homes, many built as part of large housing schemes.
- Rathfarnham (Dublin 14, South Dublin County Council): Rathfarnham has 1930s–1970s semi-detached homes, larger period houses and newer developments near the M50.
- Terenure (Dublin 6W, Dublin City Council): Terenure has 1930s semi-detached homes, Victorian and Edwardian red-brick, and larger period houses.
Other districts: North Dublin City, Dublin North Coast, North County Dublin, Dublin 15, West Dublin & Leixlip, South Dublin City, Dún Laoghaire & South Coast, Stillorgan, Sandyford & Foxrock.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cover Tallaght, Citywest, Firhouse, Knocklyon, Ballyboden, Templeogue, Walkinstown, Kimmage, Rathfarnham and Terenure?
Yes. South West Dublin includes Tallaght, Citywest, Firhouse, Knocklyon, Ballyboden, Templeogue, Walkinstown, Kimmage, Rathfarnham and Terenure. If you are just outside these areas, get in touch anyway.
What plumbing issues are common in South West Dublin?
1930s–1960s houses commonly have pipework that has been patched over decades, older cold-water tanks in the attic and copper that is thinning at joints. 1970s–1990s homes usually have copper pipework with an attic tank and a hot press cylinder; ball valves, cylinder coils and compression joints are the usual failure points. Newer homes and apartments often have plastic push-fit pipework and pressurised systems, where a leak inside a boxed-in duct can affect neighbours below.
Where is my stopcock?
In most Dublin houses the internal stopcock is under the kitchen sink, near where the supply pipe enters the house. There is usually also an external valve at the boundary under a small cover in the footpath. Knowing where both are before an emergency can save a lot of damage.
Does my home insurance cover a burst pipe?
Most home insurance policies cover sudden escape of water damage, but often not the cost of the repair to the pipe itself or gradual leaks. Check your policy wording and take photos before anything is removed.
Could my house still have lead pipes?
Homes built before about 1970 may still have lead supply pipes. Uisce Éireann can advise on the public side; a plumber can check and replace the pipework inside your boundary.
Can a plumber fix my gas boiler?
Only if they are a Registered Gas Installer. Many plumbers are RGI-registered, but always check before anyone works on a gas appliance.
How Emergency Trade Works
Emergency Trade connects you with independent, vetted local tradespeople across South West Dublin and the rest of Dublin. Before any work starts, ask for a written quote and check the right registration for the job: RGII for gas work and Safe Electric for electrical work.